anyone use Pentosin ATF1 Automatic Transmission Fluid

stenny said:

I was wondering if anyone ever used Pentosin atf1 automatic tranny fluid? That's what comes up for atf on advance auto parts when you check tranny fluid

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What does the label on the bottle say? If it says it meets MB spec 236.10, 236.12 or 236.14 you can use it.

That said, I don't see any Pentosin on the official MB approved list, so I'm guessing it's not spec fluid and at least for most of us, that means it is to be avoided.

NAPA used to carry one that met 236.12. Haven't checked or cared to for many years, but if you're really looking local that's a possibility.

The easiest (!) one to find affordably seems to be the Shell 134.

Good luck.

AMG4FUN said:

Another economical choice can be Wolf's Head, which meets spec

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That's the first I've ever heard of Wolf's Head (sounds more like a microbrewery, lol).

I'm not seeing it on the MB approval list, so it may be one of those where the manufacturer says it is compatible, but you are really just taking their word for it.

Personally with something as particular (and expensive) as these transmissions, I'm more comfortable picking a fluid off of the official list.

This is really just not a place to pick something based on price, at least not to me. If it turns out Wolf's Head isn't compatible, it's not as though they're going to pay for your repairs or replacement.